Meaning and history
Vito is the Italian form of Vitus, a Late Roman name probably related to Latin vita, meaning "life." Saint Vitus, an early Christian martyr, spread the name across Europe. Notable bearers include Italian-American politician Vito Marcantonio and fictional character Vito Corleone.
Vito moved from #905 to #962 for boys between 1983 and 1985. Its highest annual birth count came in 1925, with 316 births.